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21.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE Dear Dharma Friends, Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the NSW government has moved to shut down non-essential services on 23/3/2020, this includes shutting down places of worship. In line with the government announcement, Hwa Tsang Monastery will be closed to the public from mid-day 23/3/2020 until further notice. ... 1. ALL religious services will NOT BE OPENED TO THE PUBLIC. The ceremonies will only involve the venerables at the monastery. These include: i. The Buddha & Bodhisattva commemoration services. ii. The 1st& 15th lunar month services iii. Members’ Birthday Blessing Services 2. All activities (Saturday English Dharma and Meditation Class, Dharma Discussion class, Sat &Sun Evening Practice Together Sessions, Bodhi Class & Tuition Class) have been suspended until further notice. 3. If you or household members have recently returned from overseas travel OR have been on a cruise ship, OR have close contact with identified or suspected COVID-19 patient, you are required to self-isolate for 14 days as per the NSW government guidelines. 4. If you or household members have flu like symptoms, including fever, cough, running nose, shortness of breath or sore throat, please keep away from public and seek medical advice 5. You can protect yourself and others by: a. Regularly washing your hands b. Avoid unnecessary traveling and attending places with a large crowd. c. Keeping a social distance of 1.5m from each other. d. Staying at home if you are sick. We thank you for your assistance in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our community. We look forward to seeing all of you at Hwa Tsang Monastery in the near future. Thank you very much for your understanding. May all be always well and happy. With metta, HTM Executive Committee 23-03-2020

19.01.2022 Latest Covid19 Update

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17.01.2022 Latest Covid19 Update- Chinese version

12.01.2022 Dear Dharma Friends, UPDATE #4 12/3/2020: COVID-19 The WHO has declared CONVID-19 as a pandemic; therefore, everyone should take appropriate precautions to protect ourselves and the public. Hwa Tsang Monastery (HTM) believes that the best form of managing any potential risk to our community is to do the following:... 1. HTM has decided not to hold any mass gathering in March 2020 to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. (The April/May services are yet to be decided, depending on the circumstances to do so safely. We shall keep you informed) a. The following services will NOT BE OPENED TO THE PUBLIC. The ceremonies will only involve the Venerables at the monastery. These include: i. Guan Yin Bodhisattva Birthday Services (8/3 & 12/3), ii. The 1stlunar month (24/3) services iii. Qing Ming Memorial Service (29/3), b. Devotees are welcome to visit HTM individually on the other days to pay respect to the Buddha and Bodhisattvas or meditate. 2. All activities (Saturday English Dharma and Meditation Class, Dharma Discussion class, Sat &Sun Evening Practice Together Sessions, Bodhi Class etc) have been suspended until further notice. 3. If you or household members haverecently returned from overseas travel OR have been on a cruise ship, OR have close contact with identified or suspected COVID-19 patient, for the benefit of wider community, please keep yourselves away from public and consider self-isolation for at least 14 days. 4. If you or household members have flu like symptoms, including fever, cough, running nose, shortness of breath or sore throat, please keep away from public and seek medical advice 5. We suggest that everyone ensure a high degree of personal hygiene, including regular hand washing. Please avoid unnecessary travel and attending places with a large crowds. We thank you for your assistance in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our community. We look forward to seeing all of you at Hwa Tsang Monastery in the near future. Thank you very much for your understanding. May all be always well and happy. With metta, HTM Executive Committee 12-03-2020

09.01.2022 #4 12/3/2020: 2019 1. ... a. (8/3& 12/3)(24/3)(29/3) , b. 2. 3. ()14 4. (), ,, 5. 12-03-2020

08.01.2022 Dear Dharma Friends, COVID-19 Over the last few days in NSW, there have been an increase in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 2019), including a few cases of human to human transmission locally. Hwa Tsang Monastery (HTM) has been monitoring the government health websites closely. HTM believes that the best form of managing any potential risk to our community is to request the following:... 1. HTM has decided not to hold any mass gathering in March 2020 to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Therefore, the upcoming Guan Yin Bodhisattva Birthday Services (8/3 & 12/3), Qing Ming Memorial Service (29/3), as well as the 1st lunar month (24/3) services WILL NOT BE OPENED TO THE PUBLIC. a. The ceremonies will only involve the Venerables at the monastery. b. We aim to resume normal activities in April 2020, if the circumstances allow us to do so safely. We shall keep you informed. 2. If you or household members have recently returned from overseas travel or have been on a cruise ship, for the benefit of wider community, please keep yourselves away from public and consider self-isolation until you have been back in Australia for at least 14 days. 3. If you or household members have flu like symptoms, including fever, cough, running nose, shortness of breath or sore throat, please keep away from public and and seek medical advice We thank you for your assistance in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our community. We look forward to seeing all of you at Hwa Tsang Monastery in the near future. Please find below the Chinese version of this letter. () Thank you very much for your understanding. May all be always well and happy. Kind regards HTM Executive Committee 06-03-2020

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